River Council Adopts Minutes and Sets Tax Rates
On Monday the 23rd inst the Sren River Council met with a bare quorum. Minutes read and correspondence opened. Proposals included offering to sale a municipal asset at $100, a $30.26 finance payment, and various road-work payments for Asessippi, Tumbels, Shellmouth, and Castleavery wards. A $50 grant to the Agricultural Society was approved. Land lease authority granted to Reeve and Clerk. By laws to levy taxes set general municipal and school district charges for several wards. Next meeting scheduled at Shellmouth on nomination day.
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Asessippi
Tumbels
Shellmouth
Castleavery
Agricultural Society
Bourton
Blackleg disease in sheep spares Manitoba yet
An account describes Anuthax or Blackleg Anthrax as a deadly, infectious sheep disease causing heavy losses in western ranching districts but not yet touching Manitoba. It strikes after overfeeding, causes bloating and rapid death, with contagion spread through contaminated pastures. A suggested treatment mix from agriculture officials is hyposthulfate of soda, chloride of potash, and salt.
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Manitoba
Alfi
Kruger and Krugers War Record Attacked by Nebraska Editor
J Sterling Morgan editor of The Conservative Nebraska City rails at Kruger calling him stubborn selfish avaricious brute. The piece accuses him of political plunder worth 25 million dollars and criticizes his stance on the war and Mrs Botha travel to advocate peace. It claims his wealth and persistence show obstinacy and corruption.
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Nebraska City
Neb
J. Sterling Morgan
Kruger
Bereiira
Botha
Seerener Kruger
Gardens of the Sea in Reef and Rock
A descriptive piece on sea gardens formed by rock pools along rugged coastlines. It notes vivid marine life dwelling in crystal pools between jagged boulders, with sea plants, corallines, anemones, and other small creatures luminescent in sunlight.
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Clits
Old Inveyland
Better Not Said on McKinley Assassination Pulpit Remarks
An Empire letter criticizes church leaders for praising mob sentiment after President McKinley’s assassination. Elders and Rev T Dewott Talmage reportedly urged violent action, prompting calls that such rhetoric erodes sacred life and fuels lynchings, undermining republican norms.
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McKinly
T. Dewott Talmage
Republic
McKinney
United States Oat Crop Outlook in September Bulletin
The September bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture reports oats condition at 72.1 percent, up from 2.9 percent a year ago. Last year’s crop reached 809 million bushels, the largest since 1895. Some authorities estimate this year’s yield near 600 million bushels.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Creatures in a Wave Covered Aquarium Then Spiritual Reflection
The passage describes shrimp, prawns, wrasse, crabs, and prawns in a pool with vivid detail. It shifts to a sermon-like reflection on creation and the heavenly home prepared for believers who follow Christ and accept the Saviour’s merits.
Nebuchadnezzar Old Farmer Joke at Revival Meeting
A revivalist answered questions after a church meeting when an old farmer asked if Nebuchadnezzar was made to eat grass. The farmer then quipped about the cost to pasture the famous king, prompting laughter.
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Nebuchadnezzar
Free Press Offers Free Thermometer Barometer Combination
The Winnipeg Free Press offers a combined thermometer and barometer built for Western Canada’s climate. These accurate instruments are tested and designed to withstand extreme cold, with the thermometer registering minus 50 degrees and the barometer indicating atmospheric changes. The set is mailed free to anyone sending one dollar for the weekly paper.
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Free Press
Winnipeg
Canada
America
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